SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Welford

SEND Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Key Information

• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

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Location:

Specialist school setting

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Contract:

Full time

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Start Date:

As soon as possible

• Pupil Needs: SEND, including autism and additional needs

The Role – Day-to-Day Duties
As SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupils across the school day. Duties will include:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Supporting learning activities under the direction of the class teacher

• Assisting with the implementation of personalised education and care plans

• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement

• Supporting pupils with social communication and interaction

• Assisting with personal care where required

• Creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Working collaboratively with staff and contributing to a consistent approach to support

Person Specification

• Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or within a SEND support role

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Commitment to supporting pupils with complex and additional needs

• Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to the needs of the setting

Why Apply?

• Rewarding role supporting pupils with complex SEND needs

• Supportive and structured working environment

• Full-time opportunity offering consistency

• Chance to make a genuine impact as a SEND Teaching Assistant